Game Boy Advance Critic Reviews

It's hard to explain the addictiveness that sets in after a few levels, but it's safe to say that it's head and shoulders above the likes of "Donkey Kong" and "Ice Climber."

My other issue is that Bomberman wasn't that great a game to start with and there's no multiplayer, which is sure to cause some gamers to scratch their heads.

The Classic NES version of Bomberman is a great game. If you can adjust to living with single player you will have a very different, but enjoyable adventure.

While not as advanced or socially oriented as the recent Bomberman releases, players will find the original Bomberman pleasantly and subversively enjoyable. [Sept 2004, p.93]

The single-player portion of Bomberman is a lot of fun, with varied stages and plenty of fast, hectic action. Unfortunately, this version is devoid of any sort of online play. The end result is a mixed bag. [Summer 2004, p.15]

The added battery save is also much appreciated. [Aug 2004, p.61]

It certainly holds up better than certain other Mini titles, which shall of course remain nameless. Provided you can get past the fact that multiplayer is but a fleeting dream, the solo experience isn't bad at all.

A classic game that didn't age as well as we had hoped, Bomberman is a must-have game for those who know they must have it.

The game is very simple but provides quite a challenge and tons of explosive fun. [July 2004, p.120]

This game just isn't as timeless and classic as the rest of the reissues in the Famicom Mini series, and will probably not see nearly as much play as the other titles if you've scored the entire lot.